Urban Africans in Soweto develop atrial fibrillation at a relatively young age, suggesting conventional management strategies may need re-evaluation in this population.
Supports earlier AF detection in urban African cohorts; leaves open optimal age-specific management strategies.
These unique data suggest that urban Africans in Soweto develop AF at a relatively young age. Conventional strategies used to manage and treat AF need to be carefully evaluated in this setting.
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